New managers, same old problems

And both bosses need a new forward as their number one priority during what remains of the transfer window.

Having enjoyed a brilliant start to Premier League life with a shock 2-0 win over title hopefuls Arsenal at the Emirates, Bilic was brought down to earth with a bump against Leicester on Saturday in 2-1 defeat.

Meanwhile, McLaren could only watch as Newcastle threw away the lead to draw with Southampton on the opening day and were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by Swansea last time out.

Bilic has former Geordie hero Andy Carroll on his books but the big England striker is still injured, while West Ham will also be without Enner Valencia for three months.

Newcastle only really have Papiss Cisse as a proven Premier League striker and their need is perhaps even more acute.

Two big names linked, but what would they bring?

The Hammers and Newcastle have both been linked with Queens Park Rangers star Charlie Austin this summer, as reported by the likes of the Daily Mail.

Another name on the list is Burak Yilmaz, Glatassaray's Turkish striker, who has reportedly been the subject of a bid from Bilic's side according to the Metro.

Both are players that would prove big signings for either club.

So what would they bring? Well in short goals. Guaranteed goals.

Charlie Austin

Anyone watching the Premier League last season will know all about Austin's exploits.

His goals were in vain last season as Rangers were relegated but they look set to earn him a big money move back to the Premier League this summer with the Hammers and Magpies heavily linked.

Austin's record is impressive. He has been likened to Toon legend Shearer and proved he can back up that kind of reputation by bagging 58 goals in 113 matches for Burnley and QPR before smashing 18 goals in a remarkable debut season in the top flight.

As a forward he is a natural finisher. It remains to be seen whether West Ham could accommodate Austin and Carroll in the same side which could give McLaren in the edge.